Latching apparatus and methods
US9045217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/558
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Latching apparatus and methods are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a first latch portion including a first tooth and a first pin disposed in a first aperture defined by the first tooth and a second latch portion including a second tooth and a second pin disposed in an second aperture defined by the second tooth. The second tooth of the second latch portion is to mesh with the first tooth of the first latch portion to substantially orient the first pin and the second pin along an axis. The example apparatus further includes an actuator adjacent a first end of one of the first latch portion or the second latch portion to move the first pin and the second pin along the axis to lock the first latch portion to the second latch portion.
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